Food Protection Manager Training

A certified food protection manager in a retail food establishment equates to better food safety practices and fewer critical violations. Developed by FMI with our training partner, Conduent, this training provides the necessary tools to become a Certified Food Protection Manager and meets Person in Charge requirements in your regulatory jurisdictions.

Our comprehensive course covers all areas of food safety in an easy-to-understand manner, presented through retail-focused scenarios.

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What you’ll do:

Step 1

Purchase and pass the SafeMark® Food Protection Manager Training.

8-hour/9-module online course, accessible on any device.

English and Spanish versions available.

$60.00 per person

( bulk sales options available)

Step 2

Purchase and pass the SafeMark® Grocery Manager Certification Exam.

80-question exam, virtual and in-person testing options.

Accredited by ANAB against the Conference for Food Protection standards.

Meets Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) and “Person in Charge” government regulatory requirements.

$37.99 per person

( bulk sales options available)

Purchase the Exam

Optional / Additional 1

Purchase and read the SafeMark® Guide to Food Safety: Manager Certification Training (6th ed.)

Use this book before, during and after the online training (Step 2) to reinforce understanding and have a quick reference at your fingertips.

This learning aid, a tangible tool for every Food Manager, includes retail case studies, a detailed glossary, charts for times and temperatures, practice quizzes and more.

$42.99 + shipping

Purchase it in English

Optional / Additional 2

Consider in-house training with the SafeMark® Guide to Food Safety Trainer’s Kit.

This interactive kit equips retail in-house trainers with a comprehensive, ready-to-use curriculum to train Food Managers on-site.

Kit includes a copy of the book, SafeMark® Guide to Food Safety: Manager Certification Training (6th ed.), and a thumb drive pre-loaded with presentations, instructor talking points and discussion questions, practice quizzes and curriculum planning tools.

$395 + shipping

Purchase it in English 

State-Specific Training Programs

States have different training requirements. SafeMark® offers state-specific training that is required, and most often approved, by the state regulatory agency. 
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Ohio

Ohio users must take the SafeMark® Food Protection Manager Training (OHIO), formerly “Level 2” training. Retail stores with a designated risk level of III or IV must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per location.

$60.00 per person

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New York

New York users must take the SafeMark® Food Protection Manager Training (NEW YORK), which meets additional regulatory requirements by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.  

$60.00 per person

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Ohio – SafeMark® Person in Charge (PIC) Certification Training

Formerly "Level 1" training, PIC certification is required for the designated person in charge on every shift. This applies to retail establishments with a risk level of I through IV, as designated by the Ohio Administrative Code. Certification does not expire under current Ohio regulations.

$20.00 per person

Before purchasing, please note:

  • Once you complete the Food Handler training course, you will take your certification exam through the National Registry for Food Safety Professionals.
  • The exam can be taken flexibly in person or online with different proctoring options.
  • The virtual exam is available in English and Spanish.
  • The paper & pencil exam is available in English, Spanish, Korean, modern and traditional Chinese.
  • After the exam, you will receive a Notification of Test Results. Results are broken down by domain/task areas. The examinee will be ranked in each area as “Mastered” (excelled), “Competent” (did well), or "Needs Review" (requiring a deep dive into the content area).
  • Retesting: If the examinee receives a failing score, the exam must be purchased again to retake. An examinee may retake the test 24 hours after notification of a first or second failure. If a third attempt is needed, the examinee must wait 60 days to retake.

Food Protection Manager Training Modules

The Food Protection Manager training is an 8+ hour training with 9 modules.

1

Retail Food Safety

Importance of safety practices, FDA Food Code, HACCP, and certification.
2

Hazards to Food Safety

Categories of hazards, causes of bacterial growth, and TCS foods.
3

Factors Affecting Foodborne Illness

Temperature abuse, personal hygiene, and cross-contamination.
4

Following the Food Product Flow

Labeling, inspecting, receiving, thawing, cooking, cooling, and hygiene.
5

Utilities, Equipment, and Utensils

Design, maintenance, and impact on sanitation and productivity.
6

Cleaning and Sanitizing Operations

Processes, techniques and efficiency factors.
7

Environmental Sanitation and Maintenance

Restroom facilities, hand washing stations, pest control and garbage disposal.
8

Food Safety Management Programs

HACCP application, CCPs, CLs, food recall procedures, and product coding.
9

Food Safety Regulations and Crisis Management

Inspections, audits, key organizations and crisis procedures.

I need a certificate reprint.
What do I do?

To request a Food Manager certificate reprint, submit a form and pay $20 (includes standard shipping). The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals issues the certificate. Contact them first to confirm your certification and obtain your certificate number.

Customer.Service@nrfsp.com or 1-800-446-0257

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Group Purchase Options

Are you interested in purchasing bulk licensing agreements to offer training to several team members? Whether you need 10 or 1,000, our group purchasing options make it easy and efficient.
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Easily Manage Training

The group purchase system allows you to build administrative tools for your account. These tools will enable you to email course voucher codes directly to employees, track their training progress, and view earned certificates.
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Enterprise LMS Integration

Integrate SafeMark® training directly into your company’s existing learning management system (LMS) today and get your team on the right track for food safety!
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Technical Support

For bulk purchase, LMS integration, or other technical assistance, please contact:

Help Desk:
knowledge.connection.help@conduent.com
or (877) 399-4925

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About Our Partner

We partner with Conduent to provide bulk pricing contracts and LMS integration capabilities for our SafeMark® training. Conduent's expertise ensures seamless integration and support for your company’s training needs.

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Jessica Badour

Jessica (Holthaus) Badour

Project Manager, Food Safety & Public Health

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